What is the penalty for failing to hold a handstand for 2 seconds on the level 5 beam?

The penalty for not holding a handstand for the required 2 seconds on the level 5 beam is up to 0.20. In the context of gymnastics judging, a handstand must be held with proper technique and for the full duration to meet the skill requirement. If the gymnast does not maintain the handstand for the prescribed time, they do not earn full credit for that element, leading to a deduction.

The allowable range of penalties, which goes up to 0.20, recognizes the importance of balance and control in executing the handstand. This deduction reflects a significant but not complete failure of the skill, indicating that while the skill was attempted, it did not meet the full execution standard set forth for level 5 routines. Consequently, judges must apply the appropriate deduction based on how long the handstand was held and the gymnast's overall performance during the element.